Help Choosing Door and Window Hardware.

Who would be the best person to help you find suitable fixtures and fittings for doors and windows? Architects are trained to create designs that are structurally sound, functional, and aesthetically pleasing. They also often have a basic knowledge of construction materials, though not the detailed knowledge required when choosing appropriate hardware. Interior designers specialize in the decorating and furnishing of rooms and can offer fresh, innovative ideas and advice, but will be concentrating on the appearance rather than how the fittings work. Maybe a blacksmith or metal worker would be the person to ask.. No, a joiner is the best person to give advice. Joiners understand what is needed, they have made doors and windows and know ho big a hinge would be needed to hold the weight of a solid oak door, or which lock would fit properly and safely in rebated french windows. Advise is needed when ordering and choosing door knobs; perhaps one of the most complex pieces of door hardware to order. When choosing knobs you have to consider so many things, the knob needs to be far enough away from the door so that you don